The science behind muscle growth:
The science behind muscle growth:
The science behind muscle growth:
People come to the gym for lots of different reasons; to increase our cardiovascular fitness, our flexibility and range of motion, for rehabilitation, sports training, and specific strength training. A lot of us just want to be stronger, have more muscle definition, and look good as well (I’m looking at you!). And with summer just…
Over the years we’ve all gotten our Mums a mug that has sat there getting dusty, flowers that died within a week or handmade vouchers for hugs. But imagine if you could get your Mum a gift of more time on earth, something that allowed her to keep doing things she loves for longer, that…
“Exercise is therapeutic, my meditation among the chaos. It is what quietens my mind and allows it to breathe so I can be creative, perform and make decisions, free of fear. It is good for your body, and just as importantly, so damn good for your soul.” – Airling, Musician (feat. Molly) #30for30 #ReasonstoExercise #ExerciseAwarenessMonth…
Longevity Personal Training and Exercise Physiology understand that training at home can be difficult right now, however it doesn’t have to be. Although our locations are in Edgecliff, Marrickville, Randwick, Lindfield and Drummoyne , we can now service you at home, wherever that may be, thanks to Telehealth. A lot of people have begun training at…
Need to kickstart some changes in your world? The pursuit of anything in life is best done with a balanced approach – both mental, emotional and physical. But how best to achieve this balance in order to make the change when you don’t have the time? The secret to spending less time inside a gym and still reaping the benefits of a great workout is Interval Training.
Interval Training – go at maximum effort for a short period of time, recover during the rest period, and repeat. It sounds too simple to be effective, but science doesn’t lie.
Countless scientific studies have also shown that listening to music during exercise can improve results, both in terms of being a motivator (people exercise longer and more vigorously) and as a distraction from negatives like fatigue. You already know this though – nothing beats attacking that last kilometre on the treadmill just as your favourite dance tune drops, or getting to the top of THAT hill on your run just as your iPod shuffles onto “Eye of the Tiger” …
Check out 8 proven benefits of Interval Training and see why you need to get on the interval train NOW!
This week our Longevity Exercise Physiologists in Edgecliff, Marrickville, Randwick, Lindfield and Drummoyne have a look at Valentines Day and Partnered Exercise. As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and culture usually encourages going out with a partner for an expensive night filled with drinks, dessert and chocolate. We at Longevity thought it would be…